Independents

Friends, Purists, Collectors, lend me your ears........ 51 years ago, almost to the exact day, at the height of the Cuban Missile crisis, in a letter to Chairman Khrushchev, President John F Kennedy ended with "The great revolution in the history of men, ...  

Collected over time and respresent my humble horological Indie journey Best, Horo

Truly impressive spectrum that helps one reflect and appreciate the evolution some of these indies went through, and that others are working towards. Would be great addition if you had a label for these amazing pieces, but it’s a little on the larger side... 

I remember having seen many of them. GEO

its a collection that span over 15 years, and I am happy not to have sold any, but keep pumping in fresh funds to acquire my desired and dream pieces. best, Horo

Interesting to see a Preziuso: very uncommon to see one Honest question: have you lost interest in "mainstream" brands?

its just like my day job versus my night job I still collect mainstream brands, but the marginal utility of Indies have a gentler slope. and the hype of Rolex, Patek etc is turning off true blue collectors, including past-sell-by date collector like me. m... 

Best, Jorge

This is probably the best collection of interesting watches I’ve ever seen. Huge congrats and thank you for supporting the indie creators. Cheers

Thank you for sharing your very impressive collection of rare independent watches. Cant wait to see more.

Not sure aboit vast, but dream...definately, for me. I am much grateful to fellow collectors and watchmakers that made it possible Best, Horo

The pieces you have within are beyond exception! I dont normally see posts of MB&F timepieces and it would great if you could post a few...? )

Hororgasm. Best E.

I love the KV and RW Smith one-two punch .

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With thanks, Horo

Always nice to read you Horo!

Wonderful, diverse collection

And the thesis behind it. Thanks for sharing. 👍

Many thanks for sharing! I look forward to the second case, but honestly enough for many years of gazing in this alone!

Explode contemplating all those watches. Most interesting in Indies, but not to that extent.

I must admit your a real inspiration for me how to look at my collector’s journey. Your collection is incredible imho . So diverse and amazing. Can’t think of a watch I would like to add when looking at your box . Looking forward to see box2🙏🏻🤗 ... 

Which one do you wear most?

Best, Horo

I am lost for words…except thank you for sharing this and I can’t wait to see the second case.

Can't wait to see box 2. Your avatar is a good reminder of the good ol' days.

congrats on your journey so far and all the best wishes going forward!

Expecting LF to be in the second box 😄

LF is not in the box because there is a chance I may have lost the watch, along with a few others. Within the family, we are suspecting our former domestic helper being the cause of the loss....its ongoing. best, Horo

This is a simply mindboggling box of indie candy you have assembled here. Congratulations for your vision, and for what I assume was a selection process that was joyful and painful in equal measures.

Every piece is precious and exquisite. I especially like the two De Bethune pieces. The DB27 v1 In salmon dial is especially rare. Congratulations and enjoy!

Can’t think of anything missing, what an amazing collection. You must share some more photos!

So much human creativity and collecting taste all optimally space efficient in what must be an enormous and very heavy Peli case! Thanks for that picture! Best Andreas

..,.and the Tsunami 👏 What a collection. Thanks for sharing 🙏

Goldpfeil is largely forgotten these days, and a relic project. Thank you! Best, Horo

Here’s my white gold example, seldom seen. Best regards - Andy ...  

Jawdropping!!

Best, Horo

Missed your presence for a few years now. I was away for about 4 years, trying out a new life in Vietnam. I recently came back, some 3 years ago. Had the opportunity to eat Bak Kut Teh with Dr Cheong a few months ago. I really enjoy his company. Witty and... 

For posterity, would be great if you could share the names of the pieces in box one. I could recognise a few but unfortunately I don't have enough knowledge to know all of these pieces.

...the watch at the top right. I can't recognize it. Looks like a regulator?

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Great story behind it, think MB&F.....started same time, even similar naming nomenclature... Best Horo

Congratulations for this exceptional cherry picked box. It has many pieces I own, owned or hope to own (i.e. the GoldPfeil, carefully put next to the Ur105). Stunning, absolutely stunning! Best, R

and I am still proud that you showed me many of them in person. GEO

And it is nice to see you have also Sarpaneva's Moomin in your box that became huge success in Finland.